Status
Available
Call number
Collections
Publication
Penguin (2008), Paperback
Description
Fantasy. Science Fiction & Fantasy. Young Adult Fiction. Young Adult Literature. HTML:The adventure continues with acclaimed fantasy author Isobelle Carmody's The Dreamtrails, an omnibus edition of books five and six in the dystopian fantasy the Obernewtyn Chronicles�??Wavesong and The Stone Key! Captured, Elspeth Gordie is drawn deep into the heart of her enemies. Once there, she meets unusual allies and uncovers a devastating plot brewing in their ranks. To stop them, she must risk everything to rescue a former ally whose mind and body have been manipulated to unleash a deadly plague upon the La
User reviews
LibraryThing member leoleo
I was a total Carmody fan and after some deliberation not knowing whether it was me or the book I am disappointed. The dialogue seems stilted and without warmth. I don't know whether I am measuring against other, seemingly richer, novels or that Carmody is losing her ability to immerse the reader
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LibraryThing member ashooles
Mmmm another book down for the Obernewtyn chronicles. Great as usual! I wouldn't say it was my favourite out of the series. In some parts, it dragged on too long for my opinion and I found myself becoming bored with those parts. But all in all, great story and it makes me want to read The Sending
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LibraryThing member siri51
Long, long adventures - much coercion and far seeker with some beastspeaking - too many mind trails but interesting subplot about the beforetime - Elspeth gets to use a bathroom! Even after 1000 pages I am still a bit confused about what the keys are that she needs for her quest (to come in next
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Awards
Aurealis Award (Shortlist — 2008)
Language
Original publication date
[2008-02-04 ]
2008
ISBN
067007134X / 9780670071340
Local notes
When Farseeker Guildmistress Elspeth Gordie sets out from Obernewtyn to travel to Sutrium at the end of wintertime, she quickly learns that not everyone welcomes the changes brought about by the rebellion. Captured by an old and vicious enemy, she is drawn deep into the heart of the Herder Faction, where she learns of a terrible plot to destroy the west coast.